On Sunday, 30 August, Sharif Fathi, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, inspected the Giza Pyramids area to track progress and review work stages for the fixed balloon project currently underway there.
The project is being carried out by ‘Tashreef for Tourism Marketing’ in cooperation with the French company ‘Aerophile’.
The Minister stated that the project will be the first of its kind in the surrounding area, and that it will serve as one of the new recreational activities to be offered to visitors and tourists.
During the tour, the Minister was accompanied by Ashraf Muhyi El-Din, General Director of Antiquities in Giza; Mohamed Kamel, and Chairman of the Board and Managing Director of Tashreef for Tourism Marketing.
Fathi added that the balloon experience will offer visitors a new perspective of the Pyramids of Giza area, its landmarks, and its surrounding landscape.
He also confirmed that the project was placed two kilometers from the Pyramids and 2.2 kilometers from the Sphinx.
Additionally, the balloon will be anchored to the ground and will move vertically as it ascends and descends.
The project is scheduled for the balloon to rise to 150 meters above ground level in a new experience lasting about 15 minutes, allowing visitors to view a panoramic look at the area.
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